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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by rkarang: 12:35am On Jul 09, 2015 |
Walspring: Not really funny as you might have imagined... The admission officer only asked if he could get to US before August ending. He was notified yesterday... He needs tips... Currently, he's working very hard to complete his MSC project here... |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by biikeys(m): 12:36am On Jul 09, 2015 |
adewoleray: I don't think MPH is part of STEM. If you choose go back to school, you don't have to leave to get another visa stamping since you will still be in F-1 status. If however you decide to go outside the country to say Nigeria for some personal reasons, then you will need to go for visa stamping; which you can always do in Canada or Mexico before travelling or in Nigeria when you get there. Keep in mind that a visa is an entry document, all you need to care about while in the US is maintaining your status. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by adewoleray: 12:36am On Jul 09, 2015 |
Pls how much does GRE and TOEFL will likely cost me ? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by kpolli(m): 12:41am On Jul 09, 2015 |
coobboy: You try gan, 4hrs 30 mins from Baton Rouge to Houston only, I retired from Greyhound.... imperiouxx: The characters I met/meet inside greyhound is what kills them |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Cyclotron: 12:42am On Jul 09, 2015 |
adewoleray: It's all about packaging and endurance bro, because it can't just land on your doorstep like that (depending on the school, your course/program and your profile (ie your academic background and work experience). Hence, just like Walspring said , you have to do vigil all day and night trying to do the following: (1) Get a school of your choice. (2) Check out for professors you can work with in your department as a Graduate Assistant (either Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant** although the TA is mostly for PhD students). (3) Study the professor's profile. Know his/her research area if you are going for RA position, or you go for TA position if you have the required skills (both academic and personal). (4) Construct a concise email that you will send the professor. Please don't make these mistakes at this stage: (a) Sending "....... please I need funding" or sending something that looks like a generic email. Present yourself properly and don't go straight to funding like Bigfrancis said earlier "don't be direct....". Talk about the knowledge you will gain and not the funds. (b) Don't email two professors in a department @ a time(a week interval is OK), because you don't know if they are close & also their discussions. It can show that you are just desperate. Then you have to expect snubs, rejections (out of funds) and acceptances from the different profs you emailed. However, in some PhD programs, you don't have to contact any prof before getting a Graduate Assistantship (tuition waiver + monthly stipend & others) but as for masters, you have to do it (in most cases) or all you can get is just 50% scholarship base on your academic background. NB: Most funds (full) are given in Fall and I guess you are running out of time. But nothing is impossible bro, maybe one has been waiting for you. Hope it helps!! ![]() 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 12:42am On Jul 09, 2015 |
adewoleray: Naira or dollars? Anyway Toefl 180 dollars while GRE is 195 but you can confirm it on their website in case you are doubting ets.com/gre ets.com/toefl Then convert the dollar back to naira |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by imperiouxx(m): 12:43am On Jul 09, 2015 |
biikeys: I wont have opportunity to apply for U.S. visa anymore, I wonder how second time application will be after some years of good status in U.S. @mystiqume, how was it? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 12:44am On Jul 09, 2015 |
rkarang: Let him read thread to get much tips viewing thread for an hour can't stop his Msc project |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by imperiouxx(m): 12:47am On Jul 09, 2015 |
kpolli: Hey brother, wassup? Long time. I took greyhound for long trip once and ever, 8hrs trip ended being 17hrs. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by chummygirl: 1:03am On Jul 09, 2015 |
Pls is it a must I must change my passport status to married before going for the interview? Or can I just go with my marriage certificate as proof of marriage? I was told I have to go to abuja for the change and I don't have the time. Thanx. Pls @ walspring reply |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by biikeys(m): 1:03am On Jul 09, 2015 |
bridestiny: one-year requirement for state residency doesn't apply to F-1 students unless you have a pending I-485 petition. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by adewoleray: 1:04am On Jul 09, 2015 |
Walspring:God bless |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by adewoleray: 1:12am On Jul 09, 2015 |
Cyclotron:It helps a lot. Thanks and I really appreciate u. I will do as u have adviced. God bless |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Cyclotron: 1:20am On Jul 09, 2015 |
adewoleray:…welcome and God bless you too. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by adewoleray: 1:30am On Jul 09, 2015 |
biikeys:I read something like MPH is eligible for a one year OPT there can't be any further extension after the one year OPT unlike some other courses where their OPT can be extended by another 17months or so Pls is this correct ? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Nobody: 2:07am On Jul 09, 2015 |
godG:it's good |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Nobody: 2:11am On Jul 09, 2015 |
kpolli: ![]() |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 2:12am On Jul 09, 2015 |
chummygirl: It doesnt matter if you already have your passport before you got married since you have marriage certificate with you but VO might correspond that by asking when do you get married in order to check if truly what you saying is genuine if i am not wrong |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 2:16am On Jul 09, 2015 |
adewoleray:Thanks and same to you big boss |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by sammynwaGod(m): 2:43am On Jul 09, 2015 |
biikeys: are you sure about that? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by zeezahbee(f): 3:42am On Jul 09, 2015 |
bridestiny:Nop, I haven't heard of any. Like I have spent one year and am not getting any. Even people that have been here more than 2years. You could check out other states but not texas |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by zeezahbee(f): 3:44am On Jul 09, 2015 |
adewoleray:Mph is not stem. Inshort any medical course is not stem. I guess it was before but they took it off. MPh get just 1 year of OPT |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by zeezahbee(f): 3:46am On Jul 09, 2015 |
imperiouxx:I think greyhound is actually expensive for long trips. if one check out for flight earlier, you could get a good deal. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by zeezahbee(f): 3:49am On Jul 09, 2015 |
Stewee:It's actually always Not cheap. You could add a few bucks and fly peacefully |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by zeezahbee(f): 3:53am On Jul 09, 2015 |
rkarang:If the person actually got full funding, he won't be taking a chill. You are even the one asking question on his behalf. Abeg how did he get that funding when he doesn't even know how to move his legs to Gtbank and pay damn fee. Pay sevis fee ASAP. Person wey get head no get cap. The school wants him to come fast because he should start getting ready for the TA position. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bridestiny: 4:19am On Jul 09, 2015 |
@ All Thanks everyone for your inputs. @ Zeezahbee, I sent you a pm. Thanks |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by kpolli(m): 4:40am On Jul 09, 2015 |
imperiouxx: I'm good and you? slimmy05: Exactly |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by angel34real(f): 5:09am On Jul 09, 2015 |
angel34real:. . Visa approved by 7:30am. Have benefited a lot from peoples's experiences and suggestion.Deem it expedient to post mine as it could help someone out there....Mine was simply the wonder of God @work.Left 4 Lagos from Port Harcourt on Tuesday evening (16:30hrs arik air flight).I arrived @ about 17:30hrs headed straight to Piccadilly hotel..Headed to d embassy the next day 4my interview schedule for 06:30am .Did check in, observed all the do's and biometrics and was called in window 7. The following conversation ensued. VO; Good morning 2U. Me; Morning (with a brisk but possessing smile); VO: Can I have your first four right fingers to validate the biometrics; Me; Confidently had dat done. VO: you are going for what course? Me: I am going for Master degree in Geology with specific emphasis on sedimentary petrology and stratigraphy. VO: which state are you heading to; Me: Texas state. VO: you have a first degree here in Nigeria; Me: yes ma'am; VO: what course; Me: same course Geology. VO: when did you finish and what have you been doing; Me: finished In 2008 from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, kaduna state and immediately after my studies I went for my NYSC Program where I worked as a secondary school teacher, just before I finished service, I got employed by my current employer. Vo: where do you work: Me:Masters Energy oil & gas co. Limited in port Harcourt. Vo: what do you do; Me: work in the petroleum analytical laboratory as a senior geoscientist analyst where I carry out sampling, testing, quality assurance and recertification on white petroleum products such as premium motor spirit, automotive gas oil, dual purpose kerosene, aviation fuel, low pour fuel oil and analysis of crude from vessels and shore tank while ensuring Nigeria and international specifications are adhered to without compromising product quality using classical and modern instrumentals methods such as distillation apparatus, colorimeter, specific density meter, conductivity meter, viscosity meter, and flash point apparatus testing for its quality, Density, observed viscosity at 20 degree Celsius, flash point, appearance, colour, water interface rating, copper corrosion, pour point, specific gravity, smoke point, odour and electrical conductivity. I also carry out analysis and testing of base oil and various grades of Masters Energy lube oil such as the engine oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, asphalt oil and bitumen oil using svm3000 stabinger viscometer. VO: how much do you earn: Me: 350,000. Vo: how do you plan paying your fees: Me: I will do that ma'am; Vo: can I have your statement; Me: looked at me like this lady is independent. I have a good income, hence a good savings. VO; took my docs aside and informed me to pick up my visa on Monday in port Harcourt dhl office trans amadi. Me: thanks. My profile GRE. Verbal reasoning=157, quantitative reasoning=159. Analytical writing= 4.0. Toefl=100. NB: No document was asked aside my bank statement, payslips, test score sheets, letter of introduction from my company nor letter of employment. Thanks to everybody that has assisted me one way or the other since I joined this thread. Special thanks go to my good friends (more than just friends); Kennyronny and Darklight. Also, God bless Imperioux, Slimmy05, profojah, walspring. et al. The list is endless. GOD bless you all. Key is; Pray, fast, prepare early, don't be intimidated by denials you see for people before you. 10 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by mbeenox: 5:15am On Jul 09, 2015 |
chummygirl: Most of the time its honesty and confidence that can do it, You can say ur uncle sponsored ur undergraduate degree n he will also sponsor this. And explain what he does very well so they know he's capable. More importantly pray very well |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by mbeenox: 5:21am On Jul 09, 2015 |
angel34real: Which school re u heading to in Texas? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Faraidi(m): 6:38am On Jul 09, 2015 |
chummygirl:just go with marriage cert.simple |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bbdd: 7:23am On Jul 09, 2015 |
kpolli: Lol Meth heads and junkies. |
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